LEICA M6 black paint

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LEICA M6 black paint

LEICA M6 black paint

The legendary Leica M6 is an icon. Intuitive, compact and discreet; it allows you to get up close to the action – and to real emotions. Since 1984, it has been the camera of choice for many of the world's best photographers, who have used it to create countless iconic images. Offered now in a 2022 Edition with modern electronics, the LEICA M6 black paint will help you create many more.

In a world that is moving faster than ever, analogue photography is experiencing a renaissance, as people embrace time-honoured values such as reliability, trust and quality. People want cameras with a soul, like the Leica M6.

Embodying only the essentials, the LEICA M6 black paint reflects a conscious rejection of countless features in favour of focussing on what’s necessary. To revisit photography as an active, creative process and to tell intimate stories.

Still handmade in Germany today, the current Leica M6 is an extremely reliable companion for all those who appreciate the conscious experience of analog photography.

 

The rangefinder – The heart of every Leica M camera

The rangefinder provides an exceptionally bright view with excellent contrast, and it lets you see beyond the actual frame of your final image. This gives you a wider view of the scene, and puts you in full control when focussing and exposing.

  • The M6 uses a mechanical rangefinder with 0.72x viewfinder magnification, handcrafted from over 100 individual parts.
  • The aperture and exposure time can be precisely determined thanks to selective exposure metering through the lens, and the light balance displayed in the lower part of the viewfinder.
  • Focusing is done using a superimposed image method or split image method. Both are ideal for focusing quickly with extreme precision, even in poor lighting conditions.

The advantages of rangefinder photography

See more, react better. The rangefinder technology in the M6 lets you see beyond the picture frame, so you can assess the exactly right moment to release the shutter.

  • Illuminated framelines highlight the image field for six focal lengths, arranged in pairs for 28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm, as well as 50 and 75 mm.
  • After attaching a lens, the corresponding focal length automatically appears in the viewfinder as framelines.
  • In addition, all other framelines can be displayed in the rangefinder using the field selector. This allows you to select the appropriate focal length for your subject before releasing the shutter – and to capture your image at the decisive moment.

Iconic design

M cameras have not only been capturing iconic images for decades, they have become icons themselves. Simple elegance, absolute reliability and high-quality materials combine in the iconic design that defines every M camera. Design that stands the test of time.

  • Features highly scratch-resistant lacquer, solid brass top cap and robust leatherette.
  • Anti-reflective coating of glass surfaces prevents disruption from scattered light.
  • True to the original from 1984, the new generation is adorned with the red Leitz logo.

True value endures

Trends come and go, but real values stand the test of time, as they are passed on from generation to generation. Leica cameras and lenses are a testament to the traditional values of durability, reliability and quality. They represent real, tangible quality, achieved through high-grade materials and solid mechanics.

Leica has always manufactured its precision tools by hand, developing mechanical and optical masterpieces that are second to none, constantly setting new standards. Genuine, tangible quality "Made in Germany" – with the sole purpose of giving you maximum freedom in your photography at all times.

 

  • MPN - 10557
  • GTIN - 4022243105575
Camera type Analogue rangefinder system camera (35 mm)
Type No. 2248
Order No. Black: 10 557
Material Closed full metal housing, Top cover and bottom cover: brass, black finish
Lens mount Leica M bayonet
Operating conditions 0°C to +40°C
Interfaces ISO accessory shoe
Tripod thread A 1⁄4 DIN 4503 (1⁄4”) with stainless steel in the base
Dimensions 138 x 40 x 77 mm
Weight 575 g (without battery)
Viewfinder Large, bright-line rangefinder with automatic parallax compensation
Parallax compensation The horizontal and vertical difference between viewfinder and lens is compensated automatically in line with the relevant focus setting. Congruence of viewfinder and actual image.
The size of the bright-line frame matches the distance:
– at 2 m: the exact sensor size of approx. 23.9 x 35.8 mm
– at infinity: (depending on focal length) approx. 7.3% (28 mm) to 18% (135 mm)
– less than 2 m: less than film size
Viewfinder magnification x0.73 (all lenses)
Wide- base rangefinder Split and superimposed image rangefinder shown as a bright field in the center of the viewfinder image.
  • Compact analog rangefinder system camera
  • Large, bright-line viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation and frame preselector for 28 and 90 mm, 35 and 135 mm and 50 and 75mm. Automatic projection with the lens fitted.
  • Mechanical shutter
  • Manual setting of shutter speed and aperture
  • With selective light meter
  • Angled rewind crank
  • Scratch resistant black paint
  • Leitz logo
  • Made in Germany